Who Is It For?
- Line managers and team leaders (of any gender) who want to support colleagues
- HR and wellbeing professionals developing menopause policies
- Senior leaders wanting to create an inclusive, supportive culture
- Menopause champions and wellbeing ambassadors
- All employees — as a general awareness session for the whole workforce
Workshop Structure
| Format | Half-day (3 hours) facilitated workshop |
| Delivery | Face-to-face on-site or virtual via Teams/Zoom |
| Group Size | Up to 25 delegates per session |
| Approach | Facilitated discussion, case studies, manager role-play, and practical adjustments planning |
| Tailoring | Bespoke — aligned to your policies, culture, and workforce profile |
Topics Covered
- Understanding menopause — perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause: what happens and when
- Symptoms and workplace impact — how menopause can affect concentration, confidence, energy, and attendance
- Having supportive conversations — practical guidance for managers on how to raise and respond to the topic
- Reasonable adjustments — simple, low-cost changes to working environment, schedules, and processes
- Legal context — Equality Act 2010, health & safety obligations, and best-practice guidance
- Creating a menopause-friendly culture — policy development, signposting, and removing stigma
- Men and menopause — the role of male colleagues and managers in creating a supportive environment
What’s Included
- Bespoke workshop design with pre-session culture review
- Manager conversation guide — how to raise and discuss menopause supportively
- Reasonable adjustments checklist and action plan template
- Menopause policy template (if you don’t yet have one)
- Signposting resource pack for delegates and their teams
- Certificate of completion for all delegates
- 30-day post-workshop support via email
Benefits
For Your Organisation
- Retain experienced, senior talent who might otherwise leave
- Reduce absence related to menopausal symptoms
- Meet Equality Act and duty of care obligations
- Strengthen employer brand as a supportive, inclusive workplace
- Reduce grievances and tribunal risk
For the Individual
- Greater understanding and empathy regardless of gender
- Confidence to have supportive conversations
- Practical knowledge of adjustments that make a real difference
- Reduced stigma and isolation for those experiencing menopause
- Tools that improve management of wellbeing more broadly
Why TESS?
- Sensitive and professional: Delivered with care, not awkwardness — by experienced facilitators
- For everyone: Designed for all genders, not just those experiencing menopause
- Action-oriented: Managers leave with specific adjustments they can implement immediately
- Policy support: We can help you draft or review your menopause policy as part of the session